The North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Campaign takes place Sat., September 25 - Sat., October 2, 2010. This campaign is just one small step to help move towards our community goal (from the North Kohala Community Development Plan) of ”producing 50% of the food we consume.”
You can get started today by making an online Eat Local commitment at KanuHawaii.org.
Brief schedule below, full event details and workshop registration here.
Saturday, September 25th
North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Day
Participating local restaurants and markets feature North Kohala produce, fish, and meats.
Food Swap and Drop at the Hawi Farmer’s Market
Backyard farmers can drop off their back yard food abundance at the Hawi Farmer’s Market to be shared or traded.
Introduction to Laau Lapaau (Traditional Hawaiian Medicine)
Pamela Noeau Day shares Papa Henry Auwae’s philosophy and knowledge of herbs and spirituality. Make laau preparations and take a short walk to identify and discuss laau.
Ka Hana No’eau Event
Join Ka Hana No’eau students and mentors to plant taro and enjoy local grinds.
Sunday, September 26th
Growing an Abundant Perennial Food Garden
Craig Elevitch, Neil Logan and Sophia Bowart will teach participants how to establish a low-input garden of perennial food plants that can feed a family healthy, fresh food for years to come. Brought to you by: Hawaii Homegrown Food Network.
Ingredients
Ingredients has is the story of the people behind the national local foods movement- from the diversified farms of the Hudson River and Willamette Valleys to the urban food deserts of Harlem and to the kitchens of celebrated chefs Alice Waters, Peter Hoffman and Greg Higgins. Brought to you by:
Sustainable Kohala.
Friday, October 1st
Local Talent, Local Food
The Kava Kafe features local talent (come strut your stuff!) and their usual awesome locally sourced dinner. Brought to you by: Kava Kafe
Saturday, October 2nd
Plant and Seed Exchange Tent- Kohala Country Fair
Bring your seeds, plants or cuttings to share and trade with the community.
